Don Carey

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Lions, SS Age: 37-52d Exp: 10 Years
Drafted: Round 6 (#177 overall), 2009 College: Norfolk State Agent(s):

 

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    2018-2019

    Don Carey signed a 2 year, $2,495,000 contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, including a $200,000 signing bonus, $350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,247,500.
    Contract: 2 yr(s) / $2,495,000
    Signing Bonus $200,000
    Average Salary $1,247,500
    Total Guarantees $350,000
    Guaranteed at Signing $350,000
    Free Agent: 2020 / UFA

    2018-2018

    Don Carey signed a 1 year, $915,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including an average annual salary of $915,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $915,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $915,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2019 / UFA

    2016-2017

    Don Carey signed a 1 year, $1,350,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including an average annual salary of $1,350,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,350,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $1,350,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2018 / UFA

    2014-2016

    Don Carey signed a 3 year, $3,135,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including a $800,000 signing bonus, $800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,045,000.
    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $3,135,000
    Signing Bonus $800,000
    Average Salary $1,045,000
    Total Guarantees $800,000
    Guaranteed at Signing $800,000
    Free Agent: 2017 / UFA

    2011-2013

    Don Carey signed a 3 year, $1,620,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including a $150,000 signing bonus, $150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $540,000.
    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $1,620,000
    Signing Bonus $150,000
    Average Salary $540,000
    Total Guarantees $150,000
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2014 / UFA

    2009-2012Entry Level

    Don Carey signed a 4 year, $1,866,750 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including a $116,750 signing bonus, $116,750 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $466,688.
    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $1,866,750
    Signing Bonus $116,750
    Average Salary $466,688
    Total Guarantees $116,750
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2013 / RFA
  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings
    2009 Player Cash Earnings $310,000 - - - - - - $310,000
    2010 Player Cash Earnings $320,000 - - - - - - $320,000
    2011 Player Cash Earnings $450,000 $150,000 - - - - - $600,000
    2011 Player Cash Earnings - $116,750 - - - - - $116,750
    2012 Player Cash Earnings $540,000 - - - - - - $540,000
    2013 Player Cash Earnings $630,000 $800,000 - - - - - $1,430,000
    2014 Player Cash Earnings $730,000 - - - - - $49,026 $779,026
    2015 Player Cash Earnings $745,000 - $50,000 - - - - $795,000
    2016 Player Cash Earnings $760,000 $375,000 $50,000 - - - - $1,185,000
    2017 Player Cash Earnings $975,000 - - - - - - $975,000
    2018 Player Cash Earnings $32,647 - - - - - - $32,647
    2018 Player Cash Earnings $107,646 - - - - - - $107,646
    10 seasons $5,600,293 $1,441,750 $100,000 - - - $49,026 $7,191,069
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    3 seasons Player Cash Earnings $662,647 - - - - - - $662,647
    8 seasons Player Cash Earnings $4,937,646 $1,325,000 $100,000 - - - $49,026 $6,411,672
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings - $116,750 - - - - - $116,750
  • Fines

    • Player contract details by year 11/04/2010, $12,500

      Helmet to helmet hit against Jason Witten


    • TOTAL: $12,500

  • Transactions

    Nov 24 2018Waived by Detroit (DET)
    Nov 20 2018Signed a contract with Detroit (DET)
    Aug 30 2018Waived by Jacksonville (JAC)
    Mar 14 2018Signed a 2 year $2.495 million contract with Jacksonville (JAC)
    Nov 16 2016Signed a 1 year $1.35 million extension with Detroit (DET)
    Jan 11 2014Signed a 3 year $3.135 million extension with Detroit (DET)
    Jan 3 2013Signed a 1 year $630k contract with Detroit (DET)
    Oct 25 2011Signed a 2 year $990k contract with Detroit (DET)
    Sep 3 2011Waived by Jacksonville (JAC)
    Aug 7 2009Claimed off waivers by Jacksonville (JAC)
    Aug 6 2009Waived by Cleveland (CLE)
    Jul 14 2009Signed a 4 year $1.866 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
    Apr 26 2009Drafted by Cleveland (CLE): Round 6 (#177 overall)
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    Statistics

    Season Team GA GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sacks Tackles Solo Tackles Ast Tackles FF INT
    2018 DET 1 1
    2017 DET 13 13 1 0.1 6 6 1
    2016 DET 14 14 73 7.1 11 4 1 1
    2015 DET 16 16 39 3.7 21 3 2
    2014 DET 13 13 3 101 9.7 12 6 1
    2013 DET 14 14 3 197 19.1 30 16 3 1
    2012 DET 9 9 6 358 34.7 39 19 8 2
    2011 DET 5 5 11 5 3
    2010 JAX 15 15 10 55 36 15 1
    Totals 100 100 22 769 - 0 185 95 33 3 3